David
pronunciation
How to pronounce David in British English:
UK ['deɪvɪd]
How to pronounce David in American English:
US [ 'devɪd]
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- Noun:
- patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
- French neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825)
- (Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psa
Word Origin
- David
- masc. proper name, in Old Testament second king of Israel and Judah and author of psalms, from Hebrew Dawidh, literally "darling, beloved friend." The name was common in England and Scotland by 12c., but much earlier in Wales. A nickname form was Dawe, hence surnames Dawson, Dawkins. A top 10 list name for boys born in the U.S. from 1934 to 1992.
Example
- 1. David 's the chairman of our board .
- 2. His alliance with britain 's david cameron was essential .
- 3. However david never lost faith .
- 4. Is that your brother david ?
- 5. And david dodd was there too .